The ashes of a cremated human body, a term used in funeral and memorial practices.
Blend word (portmanteau) combining 'cremated' and 'remains,' created in English in the 20th century as cremation became more common. The word offers a gentler, more scientific alternative to 'ashes.'
Cremains is one of English's most successful modern blends—funeral professionals needed a respectful, clinical term that acknowledged the scientific process while honoring the deceased, and this single word solved both needs perfectly.
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